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Post by slogen51 » Sat Mar 01, 2025 7:05 am

All KC-46 to be inspected after Boeing detected cracks in new aircraft at the delivery centre.

Deliveries suspended

https://www.twz.com/air/cracks-in-kc-46 ... deliveries
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KC46 deliveries held

Post by Philwinward » Sat Mar 01, 2025 3:59 pm

Reports from US say that deliveries of KC46 have been stopped after “cracks” found in 2x that were being inspected prior to delivery to USAF. Boeing are investigating and suggesting that all aircraft in service may need inspecting. No doubt further info will follow.
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Re: KC46 deliveries held

Post by Ghastly Whisper » Sat Mar 01, 2025 6:59 pm

Is anyone even remotely surprised?
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Re: KC46 deliveries held

Post by Kurnass » Sun Mar 02, 2025 10:11 am

It seems the KC-45 wasnt a bad choice after all…
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